Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · Bear Creek Road Auburn · Structure no. 000000000030985
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1981 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2001. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Creek Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.